The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
€ 37,800
€ 24,300
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Lexus IS 300h is 0.2 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Lexus IS 300h
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
56.3
71.3
79.8
56.3
69.8
77.6
71.3 in
Width
69.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.2
183.7
104
183.5
183.7 in
Length
183.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.96 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
XE3
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
148 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
No data
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
954 mi
Range
551 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
551 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Environmental Impact
81.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















